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Hi all I had a mamo in October 2021 - all clear. I discovered a lump in my left breast in late April 2022 - seemed like it appeared out of the blue. I had ultra sound and core biopsy last week at St Marys, London. I've had the first part of my diagnosis...
Hi ive just had my first chemo about 10 days ago now. Although I'm started to feel better the tiredness is so overwhelming! Today I had a little walk and literally drained me. How do people cope and deal with it. I know everyone is different but I'm just...
Hi there, I've undergone 2 seperate biopsies on three lumps in the past three weeks. I'm now told that I have 1 x Grade 3 1 x Grade 2 and one they not sure of at the moment. I'm booked in for second week of October for lumpectomy. I have so many questions...
Hello to all I was diagnosed 3 days ago with no symtons or lumps no history of breast cancer in my family I was shocked as I'm still in my forties I have been bombarded with appointments and do t know where my head is at Is there any advice
Hello everyone, I'm very new to this forum so forgive me if I don't navigate it very well, after having breast cancer in 2020, a double mastectomy and chemo and radiotherapy, 18 months after finishing treatment I've just been diagnosed with stage 4 progressive...
I.had a Lumpectomy and a further operation to ensure margins were clear in my right breast on July 20 and August 6. Am waiting for Oncology appointment at a different hospital where I'll have my radiotherapy. I now know I'll be taking Letrozole for...
Hi I will be starting Chemo soon what is the best foods to eat during this for vit D etc
It's been a bit of a mind blowing few weeks.... GP appointment to check a lump I found in my right breast Referred to go for a ultrasound, which turned into a mammogram and biopsy (given the reason for the appointment, couldn't have asked for better...
A little update from me.... I had a check up today, one week on from my lumpectomy (DCIS), and my results, which wasn't expected. Apart from an allergic reaction to the medical tape, all's healed well and there's limited bruising and swelling. This...
HI Everyone I was just wondering has anyone tried hair extensions after chemo ? if so at what stage did u have them and how did they work out how long was ur own hair I’m just toying with the idea looking forward to your replies
